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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.44, 2,610.82 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.44, 2,610.82 and 570.74 is: 855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.44 : 2,610.82 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.44/2,610.82 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.44x = 2,610.82 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.44x = 1,490,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,084.93/1,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.66

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